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Lake Ladoga

Lake fishing  Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast · 04:35 - 21:23

Lake Ladoga is a lake in Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast. Anglers here fish mainly for Zander, Common Bream and Whitefish.

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Prime 81% The bite right now
Top bet: Zander Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
18°
Best day
Thu
82%
19°
Fri
74%
18°
Sat
80%
16°
Sun
78%
17°
Mon
77%
18°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa → stable
Clouds
11.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:50–05:50 Dusk 20:08–22:08 Night 22:08–03:50

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:21–06:21 Major period 16:21–18:21 Minor period 20:56–22:26 Minor period 12:16–13:46

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
17°
16:00
18°
17:00
18°
18:00
18°
19:00
18°
20:00
18°
21:00
18°
22:00
17°
23:00
18°
00:00
17°
01:00
17°
02:00
17°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Zander
Sander lucioperca
81%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 17 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Zander, Common Bream, Whitefish, Grayling, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for zander, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for zander at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for zander: The classic zander bait.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural patterns for zander.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Lake Ladoga is a freshwater lake located in the Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast in northwestern Russia, in the vicinity of Saint Petersburg.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Ladoga?

Popular catches here include Zander, Common Bream, Whitefish, Grayling, Northern Pike, European Perch, Sea Trout and Asp.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Ladoga?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Lake Ladoga?

Zander fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Ladoga right now?

Right now Zander is the most likely catch, at about 46%.